My name is Stevie Taylor. I’m getting the stories of the musicians, producers, performers and industry people from Australia, NZ and beyond, and bringing them to you. I think we’re rolling...
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Sunday Feb 23, 2020
Sunday Feb 23, 2020
Barry Leef is a vocalist and guitarist born and raised in Blenheim, a small town in the South island of NZ.
He moved to Wellington to chase his dream, formed the band The Simple Image, had a number 1 hit and on things rolled from there.
Barry moved to Sydney in the late 60s where the music scene was booming, playing 3 gigs a day, 6 days a week.
He met Frank Zappa at a gig, joined his band and toured around Australia for awhile,
In the mid 70s, Barry and his mate Ian Couch started the now famous Muso's club gig in Sydney which became the place to be, a real institution.
As well as also being a professional session singer, Baz kept busy through the 80s, 90s, the 2000s and now with his own bands, projects and shows.
In 2018, Barry released his album Rhythmized, featuring Peter Northcote, Dario Bortolin, Bill Risby, Mick Skelton, Kere Buchanan, Ashleigh Leef, Tony Azopardi, Tom Rainey and Garry Steel.
You can find more information on Barry here at his website, facebook and bandcamp
Episode music: Intro - "Forever" from Rhythmized (Barry Leef)
Outro - "Baby Come Back" from Rhythmized (Barry Leef)
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Friday Feb 14, 2020
Friday Feb 14, 2020
Episode recorded 05/02/2020 in Sydney, Australia.
Episode Music: Intro - Im Cool with That by Dane Laboyrie
Outro - You Got Me - by Dane Laboyrie
https://www.thehornsection.com.au
https://www.facebook.com/DaneLaboyrieMusic/
https://www.instagram.com/danelaboyrie
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Saturday Feb 01, 2020
Saturday Feb 01, 2020
Episode recorded 6/1/2020 in Sydney.
Abe's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abester8/?hl=en
Jake & Abe: https://www.instagram.com/jakeandabe/?hl=en
Innovative Percussion: http://www.innovativepercussion.com/artists/abe_rounds
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Friday Jan 17, 2020
Friday Jan 17, 2020
Carmel is a vocalist and singing teacher form Sydney.
She’s sung for many of Australia’s greats including Marcia Hines, Delta Goodrem, Human Nature, Christine Anu, David Campbell, Spud Murphy, Chaz Bono, Jake Shears, Courtney Act, Steve Balbi, Doug Parkinson, Angry Anderson and Vanessa Amorossi as well as performing on Television shows such as Aust Idol, Mornings with Kerry-Anne Kennerley, Midday with Ray Martin and In Sydney Today, amongst others.
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Friday Jan 10, 2020
Friday Jan 10, 2020
Lily is a singer, songwriter, dancer, guitarist, drummer/percussionist from Sydney.
Here is the official video for "Fire Down"
Martinez Productions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martinez.productions/?hl=en
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Tuesday Dec 31, 2019
Tuesday Dec 31, 2019
Episode 68: 2019 Year In Review (Bonus Episode).
Thank you for listening, subscribing and supporting The Gig Life Podcast this year.
Here's my take on 2019.
All the best 2020.
Cheers,
Stevie Taylor
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Friday Dec 27, 2019
Friday Dec 27, 2019
TGLP/GSP Guitarist Roundtable Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 and the conclusion of The Gig Life Podcast / Guitar Speak Podcast Guitarist Round Table.
In part 2 here, the guys expanded more on who the are developing their business, gear, analogue vs digital (Axe Effects v Tube, Amp Modelling etc), Fender Stratocaster vs Boutique guitars, favourite rig/dessert island rig, guitar techs, young players who are inspiring, playing with a drummer and a few other listener questions.
This roundtable features 6 Australian guitarist who are carving their own path and making things happen.
Peter Northcote.
As well as having 4 solo albums and 12 library/production albums, Pete has recorded with Australian Idol cast albums, Anthony Callea, Bob Downe, Daryl Braithwaite, Doc Neeson, Dragon, Grace Knight, Guy Sebastian, Hi5, Human Nature, Jenny Morris, Jimmy Barnes, Julie Anthony, Marcia Hines, Margaret Urlich, Marc Hunter, Neil Murray, Paul Kelly, Shannon Noll, Sharon O'Neill, Simon Philips and Yothu Yindi to name but a few!
Pete has performed and toured with international acts: ELTON JOHN, CHER, SHANIA TWAIN, BILLY JOEL, THE MONKEYS, ROD STEWART, BO DIDDLY and TOM JONES.
Chris Kamzelas.
Chris Kamzelas an Australian musician born 30th June 1973, guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and producer. His career started back in 1990, supporting well known Australian artists including Christine Anu, Richard Clapton, Tina Arena, Shannon Noll, Jessica Mauboy, Wolfmother, Mark Williams, Ross Wilson, Wendy Mathews, Jimmy Barnes, Ian Moss, Kate Ceberano, Marcia Hines, Deni Hines, Daryl Braithwaite, Dragon, David Campbell, Human Nature, 1927, Guy Sebastian, Anthony Callea, Adam Brand, Sarah McLeod of Superjesus, Paul Gray, Scott Carne, Dale Dyder, Sean Kelly, Steve Kilby, Dave Sterry, Mark Gable, Brian Manix and more
Chris was also the house guitarist for the TV series Australian Idol followed by The Voice Australia. During this time he performed with international heavyweights including Chris Isaak, Ricky Martin, Ronan Keating, Seal, Kylie Minogue, Will.I.Am, Keith Urban and the Madden Brothers.
Chris continues to be in demand as the ‘hired gun’ by many artists.
His debut single released in October 2017 “Fall For You” and recently “Knocking At My Door” are available on the relevant platforms.
Marc Malouf.
Marc is an artist, session guitarist, vocalist and award winning music producer and songwriter having played and/or recorded with Lucy Neville, Timomatic, Karen Lee Andrews, JOY, Ricki Lee, Tigerlilly, The Potbellez, Michael Landau, Steve Aoki & Boehm, Black Diamond Hearts and many more.
Ben Rodgers.
Ben is a guitarist, bass player songwriter, producer and audio engineer who's has played with or recorded with Jimmy Barnes, Cold Chisel, Mahalia Barnes and the Soul Mates, Joe Bonamassa, Jade MacRae, Reece Mastin, Diesel, Prinnie Stevens, Guy Sebastian, Kevin Shirley, Darren Percival and Karen Lee Andrews are just a few of the names Ben has worked with so far in his career.
Ben co-wrote, played bass, engineered, produced and mixed Mahalia Barnes and the Soul Mates latest album, Hard Expectations, and he also produced Karen Lee Andrews album Far From Paradise.
Ben Rodgers' Instagram.
Matt Wakeling / GuitarSpeak Podcast.
Matt is a guitarist, school music teacher and founder of The Guitar Speak Podcast
If you’re a guitarist, and you haven’t heard of the Guitar Speak Podcast, well, you got some 120+ episodes on all things guitar to catch up on. Interviews, product reviews, gig reviews. Its all there. Go check it out. Matt is doing great things for the guitar community in Australia and abroad.
Guitar Speak Podcast Facebook.
Guitar Speak Podcast Instagram.
Daniel March.
Daniel is a multi-instrumentalist, singing, songwriter and producer. Splitting his time between London and Sydney, Dan has been honing his craft working with the likes of Grammy nominated singer, songwriter, and MC, Maimouna Youssef aka Mumu Fresh (The Roots, Common), Chantae Cann (best known for her work with Grammy Winners Snarky Puppy and Foreign Exchange), Jordan Rakei, Wallace, Thandi Phoenix, Young Gun Silver Fox’s Andy Platts, Alex Gibson, Declan Kelly and rising UK star Tiana Major 9 to name but a few.
All these guys are multifaceted, prolific, proactive in there careers. Marc, Daniel and Ben have previously been guests on The Gig Life Podcast and both Peter and Chris have been guests on Matt's Guitar Speak Podcast. See links below to those episodes.
The Gig Life Podcast Ep # 15: Daniel March.
The Gig Life Podcast Ep # 25: Marc Malouf.
The Gig Life Podcast Ep # 50: Ben Rodgers.
Guitar Speak Podcast Ep # 7: Peter Northcote.
Guitar Speak Podcast Ep # 78: Chris Kamzelas.
I want to give a big thanks to Marc Malouf. When I was looking for a place to host this podcast, Marc put his hand up and offered his creative space for us to hang. This podcast was recorded at Marc’s personal production suite @ Everland Studios in Sydney. Marc is also a pretty scmick baker and wine enthusiast so he also provided a mean sourdough and some sweet as wine. Thank you man 🙂
Episode recorded 27/11/2019 @ Everland Studios, Sydney.
Intro Music:
Nina (Live) - Daniel March
Woman - Marc Malouf ft Michael Landau
Outro Music:
Knocking at my Door - Chris Kamzelas
Listen to TGLP/GSP Guitarist Roundtable Part 1 here.
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Sunday Dec 15, 2019
Sunday Dec 15, 2019
TGLP/GSP Guitarist Roundtable Part 1
Welcome to Part 1 of The Gig Life Podcast / Guitar Speak Podcast Guitarist Round Table.
This roundtable features 6 Australian guitarist who are carving their own path and making things happen.
Peter Northcote.
As well as having 4 solo albums and 12 library/production albums, Pete has recorded with Australian Idol cast albums, Anthony Callea, Bob Downe, Daryl Braithwaite, Doc Neeson, Dragon, Grace Knight, Guy Sebastian, Hi5, Human Nature, Jenny Morris, Jimmy Barnes, Julie Anthony, Marcia Hines, Margaret Urlich, Marc Hunter, Neil Murray, Paul Kelly, Shannon Noll, Sharon O'Neill, Simon Philips and Yothu Yindi to name but a few!
Pete has performed and toured with international acts: ELTON JOHN, CHER, SHANIA TWAIN, BILLY JOEL, THE MONKEYS, ROD STEWART, BO DIDDLY and TOM JONES.
Chris Kamzelas.
Chris Kamzelas an Australian musician born 30th June 1973, guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and producer. His career started back in 1990, supporting well known Australian artists including Christine Anu, Richard Clapton, Tina Arena, Shannon Noll, Jessica Mauboy, Wolfmother, Mark Williams, Ross Wilson, Wendy Mathews, Jimmy Barnes, Ian Moss, Kate Ceberano, Marcia Hines, Deni Hines, Daryl Braithwaite, Dragon, David Campbell, Human Nature, 1927, Guy Sebastian, Anthony Callea, Adam Brand, Sarah McLeod of Superjesus, Paul Gray, Scott Carne, Dale Dyder, Sean Kelly, Steve Kilby, Dave Sterry, Mark Gable, Brian Manix and more
Chris was also the house guitarist for the TV series Australian Idol followed by The Voice Australia. During this time he performed with international heavyweights including Chris Isaak, Ricky Martin, Ronan Keating, Seal, Kylie Minogue, Will.I.Am, Keith Urban and the Madden Brothers.
Chris continues to be in demand as the ‘hired gun’ by many artists.
His debut single released in October 2017 “Fall For You” and recently “Knocking At My Door” are available on the relevant platforms.
Marc Malouf.
Marc is an artist, session guitarist, vocalist and award winning music producer and songwriter having played and/or recorded with Lucy Neville, Timomatic, Karen Lee Andrews, JOY, Ricki Lee, Tigerlilly, The Potbellez, Michael Landau, Steve Aoki & Boehm, Black Diamond Hearts and many more.
Ben Rodgers.
Ben is a guitarist, bass player songwriter, producer and audio engineer who's has played with or recorded with Jimmy Barnes, Cold Chisel, Mahalia Barnes and the Soul Mates, Joe Bonamassa, Jade MacRae, Reece Mastin, Diesel, Prinnie Stevens, Guy Sebastian, Kevin Shirley, Darren Percival and Karen Lee Andrews are just a few of the names Ben has worked with so far in his career.
Ben co-wrote, played bass, engineered, produced and mixed Mahalia Barnes and the Soul Mates latest album, Hard Expectations, and he also produced Karen Lee Andrews album Far From Paradise.
Ben Rodgers' Instagram.
Matt Wakeling / GuitarSpeak Podcast.
Matt is a guitarist, school music teacher and founder of The Guitar Speak Podcast
If you’re a guitarist, and you haven’t heard of the Guitar Speak Podcast, well, you got some 120+ episodes on all things guitar to catch up on. Interviews, product reviews, gig reviews. Its all there. Go check it out. Matt is doing great things for the guitar community in Australia and abroad.
Guitar Speak Podcast Facebook.
Guitar Speak Podcast Instagram.
Daniel March.
Daniel is a multi-instrumentalist, singing, songwriter and producer. Splitting his time between London and Sydney, Dan has been honing his craft working with the likes of Grammy nominated singer, songwriter, and MC, Maimouna Youssef aka Mumu Fresh (The Roots, Common), Chantae Cann (best known for her work with Grammy Winners Snarky Puppy and Foreign Exchange), Jordan Rakei, Wallace, Thandi Phoenix, Young Gun Silver Fox’s Andy Platts, Alex Gibson, Declan Kelly and rising UK star Tiana Major 9 to name but a few.
All these guys are multifaceted, prolific, proactive in there careers. Marc, Daniel and Ben have previously been guests on The Gig Life Podcast and both Peter and Chris have been guests on Matt's Guitar Speak Podcast. See links below to those episodes.
The Gig Life Podcast Ep # 15: Daniel March.
The Gig Life Podcast Ep # 25: Marc Malouf.
The Gig Life Podcast Ep # 50: Ben Rodgers.
Guitar Speak Podcast Ep # 7: Peter Northcote.
Guitar Speak Podcast Ep # 78: Chris Kamzelas.
I want to give a big thanks to Marc Malouf. When I was looking for a place to host this podcast, Marc put his hand up and offered his creative space for us to hang. This podcast was recorded at Marc’s personal production suite @ Everland Studios in Sydney. Marc is also a pretty scmick baker and wine enthusiast so he also provided a mean sourdough and some sweet as wine. Thank you man 🙂
The recording ended up going for a good 4 hours. I know that’s along time to sit down and listen in one hit so we’ve broken it up. So this is part 1 of 2.
In part 1 here, the guys discussed a range of topics, from music that is currently inspiring, developing their styles, building their business, how they approach playing with a 2nd or third guitarist or piano player and a bunch of other stuff.
Episode recorded 27/11/2019 @ Everland Studios, Sydney.
Episode Music (Intro)
1: Obstacles - Peter Northcote
2: Boys Cry Out For War - Jimmy Barnes (Guitar - Ben Rodgers)
3: Fall For You - Chris Kamzelas
4: Nina (Live) - Daniel March
5: On The Fifth Day of Christmas - St Jambience (Guitar - Matt Wakeling)
6: Boots - Marc Malouf
Outro:
1: Guilt Free Guitar - Peter Northcote
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Thursday Dec 05, 2019
Thursday Dec 05, 2019
Tina Harris.
Tina is a Canadian born multi-instrumentalist with a diversity of talents as performer, composer and musical director. With beginnings in community arts, she has been bandleader, teacher, composer, arranger and all-round boss for many styles of ensemble, including big bands, cabaret, latin, funk and a cappella.
Theatre musical direction credits include the recent 2019 Australian Tour of Hair the Musical, Helpmann Award winner, Smoke and Mirrors, featuring iOTA, Hedwig and the Angry Inch and Tina was also musical Director for Hear Me Roar at The Sydney Opera House arranging for and leading an 8 piece all female band and 6 celebrated Australian divas in honouring the great female singer/composers of our time.
As well as having played bass or guitar/keys for many Hayes Theatre musical productions including In The Heights, Sweet Charity, Assassins, Little Shop of Horrors, Rent, High Fidelity, Tina also leads several of her own music projects like Tijuana Taxi as well as her formidable 12 piece salsa orchestra, El Orqueston and Afro Cuban Trio, Oriente Tres.
Episode recorded 06/11/2019 in Bondi, NSW Australia.
Episode Music.
Intro: : "Taste of Honey" - Tina Harris & Tijuana Taxi
Outro: "The Ballad of the Booty Call" - Tina Harris (all instruments and vocals)
Tina Harris - https://www.facebook.com/tina.harris.5249349
Tijuana Taxi - https://www.facebook.com/Tijuana-Taxi-1621198284810711/
Oriente Tres - https://www.facebook.com/orientetres/
El Orqueston - https://www.facebook.com/ElOrqueston/
Hair The Musical - https://www.facebook.com/HairTheMusicalAU/
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Friday Nov 29, 2019
Friday Nov 29, 2019
Steve Hunter.
Electric bass player, composer, songwriter and educator from Sydney, Australia.
Born and raised in Kent, South East England , Steve was picking out melodies on the family piano from an early age , but it wasn't until shortly after his family emigrated to Australia that, when at age 15 he picked up an electric bass and immediately knew that creating music and playing bass was to basically become his life.
With 10 albums to date as band leader, Steve has also gone on to play with Billy Cobham, Chick Corea , Bobby Previte, Mark Isham, Ulf Wakenius, Mark Almond Band, Maxine Nightingale, Bay City Rollers, Gayle Moran, Renee Geyer, DIG, Kate Ceberano, Josef Tawadros Trio and many others.
Steve was also the very first bass teacher at Australian Institute of music back in 1990.
These days Steve still teaches, has his band The Steve Hunter Trio with Gordon Rytmeister and Matt McMahon and he also plays with The Subterraneans.
Episode recorded 23/10/2019.
Episode Music.
Intro: : Plasa Raga by Steve Hunter (Album: Local World)
https://www.youtube.com/user/MrTrueseventh
https://www.facebook.com/steve.hunter.16
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